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Visa to award food trucks $10,000 for going cashless
November 20, 2017
Visa will award up to $500,000 to 50 food truck, restaurant or café small businesses ($10,000 per winner) that best answer the question, "How could going…
read nowYo Sushi acquires Canada's Bento Sushi for $100 million
November 20, 2017
Yo Sushi has acquired Bento Sushi, North America's second largest sushi brand, for CAN $100 million and Mayfair Equity Partners, who partnered with the Yo…
read nowPokeatery gone fishin' in Texas
November 17, 2017
Pokeatery, a Northern California-based poke concept, will open its first location outside of California in Austin, Texas, before year's end. The restaurant…
read nowMelt Shop signs 1st domestic franchise agreement
November 16, 2017
Melt Shop has signed its first domestic franchise agreement with 717 Food Group to open a unit next year inside Staten Island Mall, in Staten Island, New…
read nowRising Roll Cafe set for Memphis expansion
November 16, 2017
Rising Roll Cafe, an Atlanta-based gourmet sandwich concept, has signed a franchise agreement for the development of three stores in Memphis, Tennessee. The…
read now92-year-old hot dog concept now franchising
November 16, 2017
After 92 years in business, Tulsa-based Coney Island Hot Weiner Shop is franchising. Founded by Greek immigrant, Christ Economou in 1926, in downtown Tulsa…
read nowFazoli's adds to leadership team
November 16, 2017
Fazoli's has appointed three industry veterans to its leadership team: Jeff Sturgis as CDO, Rodney Lee as CFO and Jodie Conrad as VP of marketing. "The…
read nowFAT Brands to acquire Hurricane Grill and Wings
November 16, 2017
FAT Brands Inc. has signed a deal to acquire Hurricane Grill & Wings for $12.5 million. The acquisition, which will be funded with cash on hand and…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings upgrades online experience
November 15, 2017
Buffalo Wild Wings has unveiled a website that makes it easier for wing-lovers to see, find and order their favorite Buffalo Wild Wings menu items, according…
read nowBiscuitville opens North Carolina unit with redesign
November 15, 2017
Biscuitville Fresh Southern opened this week in Walkertown, North Carolina. The restaurant, which is east of Winston-Salem near the intersection of Hwy. 15…
read nowPie Five to touch down at San Francisco airport
November 15, 2017
Pie Five Pizza is set to touchdown at San Francisco International Airport when its newest location opens later this fall, which is the first California-based…
read nowHurricane Grill & Wings franchising fast casual concept
November 14, 2017
Hurricane BTW, a fast casual restaurant concept created by the full-service dining concept, Hurricane Grill & Wings, is opening its first franchise…
read nowTechnomic: Foodservice operators challenged by slow Q3 sales
November 14, 2017
The restaurant industry landscape continues to be challenging for leading operators, according to Technomic's compilation and analysis of third quarter…
read nowChicken Salad Chick expands franchise development team amid growth spurt
November 14, 2017
Chicken Salad Chick has appointed Thomas Hipp as franchise development manager amid rapid growth, according to a company press release. Hipp joins Carrie…
read nowTropical smoothie Cafe elevates digital experience
November 14, 2017
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has updated its mobile app and reinvigorated its loyalty program. Coupled with a newly designed website, the advancements were developed…
read nowMendocino Farms names former Darden president, Yard house founder as CEO
November 14, 2017
Mendocino Farms, a Southern California-based fast casual chain serving chef-inspired sandwiches and salads, named Harald Herrmann CEO and also announced today…
read nowChipotle exec: 'No link found between Chipotle and actor's hospitalization'
November 13, 2017
Although Broadway actor Jeremy Jordan said Thursday that he was hospitalized and "almost died" after eating Chipotle, Chris Arnold, the chain's director of…
read nowPret A Manger expanding in North American, European transport hubs
November 13, 2017
Pret A Manger has signed deals to open throughout North American airports as well as inside European airports and railway stations.
read nowCaptain D's expands in Texas, Missouri
November 13, 2017
Captain D's has signed two new franchise development agreements that will expand the brand's footprint in Missouri and Texas, according to a news release.
read nowBobby's Burger Palace opening 1st airport location
November 13, 2017
Chef Bobby Flay's fast casual conceopt, Bobby's Burger Palace, has completed its first airport licensing deal. The company is partnering with Atlanta-based…
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